BATA offers more direct routes
From staff reports
The Michigan Land Use Institute reports that the Bay Area Transit Authority, which serves Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties, is launching a huge makeover and backing away from its traditional, often slow, door-to-door dial-a-ride service in favor of many more direct, “fixed” routes that operate on tightly defined schedules. BATA officials say the changes will make bus riding much more attractive to many people.
BATA Executive Director Tom Menzel said the new approach would provide more of the steadiness and predictability that commuters need to get to and from work or school conveniently—and on time.
“Our riders will have more stops and more options in terms of a system that gets people to where they want to go in a realistic amount of time,” Mr. Menzel said.
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